Key takeaways
- Hand fracture forces Ogura out: Ai Ogura will miss the Aragon GP after fracturing his left hand during a training session in Japan.
- Surgery scheduled: Doctors in Europe confirmed the fracture near his left thumb requires surgery, set for Thursday.
- Savadori called up: Lorenzo Savadori will replace Ogura at Trackhouse Racing on short notice for Round 13.
Trackhouse Racing has announced that Ai Ogura will miss this weekend’s Aragon Grand Prix following a training injury sustained to his left hand. Factory Aprilia test driver Lorenzo Savadori will step in to replace the Japanese rider at MotorLand.
Ogura suffered the injury while training in Japan. Upon returning to Europe, medical evaluations revealed a fracture near his left thumb that requires surgical intervention.
“Ai Ogura sustained a left hand injury while training in Japan. Upon arrival in Europe, it was determined that the fracture near his left thumb required surgery, which will take place this Thursday,” Trackhouse confirmed in a team statement. “The team welcomes Lorenzo Savadori, who will substitute for this round in Aragon. We wish Ai a speedy recovery and thank Lorenzo for stepping into the seat on such short notice.”
The injury comes at a costly time in the championship battle. Ogura currently sits third in the MotoGP World Championship standings with 203 points, 37 points behind leader Jorge Martín.
Savadori’s call-up adds to a busy weekend of MotoGP news, as Marc Márquez eyes a return to top form following physical recovery and Yamaha approaches Aragon as a key progress benchmark. Meanwhile, Jorge Martín expressed strong confidence ahead of his Aragon outing with Aprilia.
The Aragon Grand Prix takes place from August 28–30, serving as the 13th round of the 2026 MotoGP season. GRANDE PRÊMIO provides complete live coverage of every session across all categories. Follow all updates on our news page.
MotoGP 2026: World Championship Standings (Top 5)
| Pos | Driver | Team | Bike | Points |
| 1 | Jorge Martín | Aprilia Racing | Aprilia | 240 |
| 2 | Francesco Bagnaia | Ducati Lenovo Team | Ducati | 218 |
| 3 | Ai Ogura | Trackhouse Racing | Aprilia | 203 |
| 4 | Marc Márquez | Ducati Lenovo Team | Ducati | 192 |
| 5 | Enea Bastianini | Tech3 KTM | KTM | 175 |
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
1. Why is Ai Ogura missing the 2026 Aragon Grand Prix?
Ai Ogura fractured his left hand near the thumb during a training accident in Japan, requiring surgery in Europe.
2. Who is replacing Ai Ogura at Trackhouse Racing for the Aragon GP?
Aprilia test rider Lorenzo Savadori will substitute for Ogura at Trackhouse Racing at MotorLand.
3. Where does Ai Ogura sit in the 2026 MotoGP standings?
Ogura sits third in the World Championship standings with 203 points, 37 points behind leader Jorge Martín.
